Poster Framing- Help !

dirtyfrank2005

I have a lot of posters that are rolled up, some since 2002. I'd like to try to frame them myself since I probably wouldn't trust anyone with my PJ ones (yes I'm that crazy ). I know I need to flatten them first but have no idea how to. I also don't know what materials I'd need for framing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I've been procrastinating on doing this for years and finally have the time (college= 3 1/2 months of summer vacation!!!!!!!!). Thanks!

twojawas

Don't do it yourself.

Unless you can find frames that fit the posters perfectly, which is unlikely, professional is the only way to go imo.

Any damage will kill their value. I'm taking in my Sydney and Newcastle 2006 this week to get done by a pro. It costs but it's worth it.

Travelar

CJMST3K is a framer and can probably give you the best advice. I think there is another framer on here too, but I can't remember the name.

For most of my prints, I've used americanframe.com. If you feel comfortable framing them yourself, this is the way to go; otherwise, seek a pro.

As for flattening, I bought on of those portfolios from Jerry's Artarama. It has sleeves that you put your posters in. The weight of the portfolio was enough to flatten the posters over time.

LotteryWinner

I bought some display boards, like you used for science fair projects in school. I unrolled them all and placed them in there and then just stacked those up. Flattened them out very nicely until I get around to framing them.

All Those Yesterdays

I bought this book, which explains the proper way to archival frame posters.
http://www.amazon.com/Home-Book-Picture ... 430&sr=8-1
I've done 5 already, and all went smooth as long as I take my time and don't rush.

I buy everything from www.americanframe.com

LukinFan

LotteryWinner wrote:

I bought some display boards, like you used for science fair projects in school. I unrolled them all and placed them in there and then just stacked those up. Flattened them out very nicely until I get around to framing them.

exactly- that's what I do- it's super cheap and gets the job done

jimed14

framing tips .... http://www.expressobeans.com/wiki/index.php/DIY_Framing

a5pj

TrAvELAr wrote:

CJMST3K is a framer and can probably give you the best advice. I think there is another framer on here too, but I can't remember the name.

For most of my prints, I've used americanframe.com. If you feel comfortable framing them yourself, this is the way to go; otherwise, seek a pro.

As for flattening, I bought on of those portfolios from Jerry's Artarama. It has sleeves that you put your posters in. The weight of the portfolio was enough to flatten the posters over time.

Masterframer has also done a bunch of framing for ppl on here as well.

My strategy, if I just want the frame without any borders, etc - I take it in have them measure and order the glass, backboard, and frame. Then I put it together myslef - easy and saves a bunch of $. Oh don't do this with wood frames either, they're tough to do.
If I want a border, fancy etc., it's best to leave it to them.

Travelar

a5pj wrote:

Masterframer has also done a bunch of framing for ppl on here as well.

That was the other person that I was thinking of. Sorry Masterframer.

jimed14

TrAvELAr wrote:

a5pj wrote:

Masterframer has also done a bunch of framing for ppl on here as well.

That was the other person that I was thinking of. Sorry Masterframer.

pretty sure he's out of the framing business at current.

MayDay10

IMO americanframe is the way to go.

very easy to do it yourself

DeetroitBaasketball

I'm glad this topic was posted because I'm in the same boat. Expressobeans seems to be down right now (at least for me it is)... I'm checking out American Frame, what do you guys do as far as "glazing & mounting?"

inmyrvm

just did my first one myself with american frame. went to lowes and bought the glass, bought acid free mounting corners, total cost was about $50. expressobeans is down for me too, because i was about to order stuff to do my second one. i guess i could post a pic of the first. it's really easy to do yourself. just be sure to order acid free stuff